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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Football legend and presenter narrowly avoids crash in £120k car
Dion Dublin was forced to make an emergency stop in his £120,000 Lotus Eletre R after one of the tyres on the car, which is built for speed, went bang - and he was lucky not to be in a crash Football legend and television presenter Dion Dublin suffered a tyre blowout whilst driving his £120,000 Lotus - narrowly escaping a serious crash. The former Aston Villa striker faced the drama on the road when one of his tyres suddenly failed. Dublin was enjoying a spin in his Lotus Eletre R when he was forced to pull over immediately. Thankfully, Mark from Yorkshire Rescue came to the aid of the Homes Under the Hammer star within just 30 minutes. The celebrity's motor was then towed to the Cedar Court Hotel car park in Bradford. After the drama, Dublin organised for a mobile engineer to fit a new tyre on his luxury motor. The ex-professional footballer seized the chance to take a selfie with the workers as a gesture of gratitude for their rapid assistance. Ozzy from Mobile Tyre Buddy dealt with the sports star's car, whilst Dublin took some snaps of the situation. The tyre drama happened on Wednesday (30 Jul), according to NeedToKnow. Dion Dublin said: "Well, that wasn't much fun. Huge thanks to Yorkshire Rescue, who were with me within 30 minutes, and a special thank you to Mark, top fella. "Back in the game. Huge thanks to Mobile Tyre Buddy for the lightning-fast response. Ozzy was absolutely brilliant." The drama left supporters stunned. Joanne O'Connell said: "So long as you and your family are ok, that's all that matters Dion." Michael Clitheroe chimed in: "He looks right happy to have his picture taken." Mark Summers remarked: "Take it he wasn't a Villa fan." Chris Albutt said: "At least you're safe and well Dion." Oliver chimed in: "Hardly surprising it's eating its own tyres when it weighs the same as the moon." This comes on the heels of confirmation that Dublin has been given the green light to knock down his mansion and build luxury homes in its stead. He initially forked out £1.24 million for a mansion in the posh village of Caldy, Merseyside, with his wife last year. While his initial plan was to refurbish the property, and even secured permission from Wiral Council to do so, he discovered that the 'poor physical condition' of the building meant it would be more practical and cost-effective to construct a new property. His new abode will feature a games and cinema room as well as five en-suite bedrooms and an upstairs laundry room. He also intends to build new gate pillars at the entrance along with off-road parking for at least three cars.
Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
Fully electric Lotus Emeya-S joins Dubai Police luxury fleet
To reinforce Dubai Police's commitment to sustainability and innovation, the Tourist Police Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation has officially added the fully electric Lotus Emeya-S to its luxury patrol fleet. The unveiling took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre during the World Police Summit. The new patrol was officially unveiled by His Excellency Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police, in the presence of HE Major General Dr. Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Jebel Ali Police Station; HE Major General Muhammad Al Adhab, Director of the Mounted Police Station; Brigadier Harib Al Shamsi, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation; Brigadier Khalfan Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department; Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abdulrahman, Deputy Director; and Lieutenant Colonel Mousa Mubarak Abdullah, Head of Security Patrols, along with senior officers and Mr. Ramzi Al Atat, Regional Marketing and PR Director at Lotus. An Eco-Luxury Performance Marvel Major General Al Mansouri was briefed on the vehicle's specifications: a fully electric luxury car that can travel up to 600 kilometres on a single charge, reach a top speed of 250 km/h, deliver 603 horsepower, and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds. The Lotus Emeya-S also boasts a futuristic design, advanced entertainment systems, autonomous driving features, and state-of-the-art digital displays. He praised the partnership with Lotus, emphasising that incorporating electric luxury vehicles aligns with Dubai Police's strategy to enhance patrol presence in high-profile tourist destinations such as Burj Khalifa, Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, and JBR, while upgrading the overall patrol fleet with the latest technologies. 'These vehicles not only elevate the image of Dubai Police but also enable officers to engage with residents and tourists by offering information, guidance, and promoting the community role of the force,' said Al Mansouri. Commitment to Sustainability Mr. Ramzi Al Atat expressed pride in continuing the partnership with Dubai Police following the earlier addition of the Lotus Eletre R to the patrol fleet. 'We're delighted to collaborate once again with Dubai Police's Tourist Patrol, reflecting our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. Using environmentally friendly vehicles in public service demonstrates the force's forward-thinking approach.' The ceremony concluded with Dubai Police presenting a commemorative plaque to Mr. Al Atat and a group photo to mark the occasion.
